HOT TOPIC Small yet mighty Our experts offer stellar wedmin advice on planning the perfect intimate wedding INTIMATE “I DOS” Sarah Bowness from Ceremonies with Personality (www.ceremonieswithpersonality.com) says: Intimate weddings are growing in popularity and it’s easy to see why. Not only do they already have a more personal feel, but by adding in a ceremony that tells your story and celebrates everything about your relationship, you amplify that amazing feeling of personality – what’s not to love? A celebrant would be the perfect addition to your intimate wedding as they blend in as one of your guests, so everyone is relaxed and there to surround you with their well wishes as you tie the knot. Another huge perk to having a more intimate setup, is that you have the option to include your guests in your ceremony such as a ring warming. There’s something so magical about intimate weddings that makes all the pomp and circumstance less important, instead the focus is on family, friends, and making memories. You’ll be able to chat with all of your guests, and you’ll all feel relaxed and focused on celebrating your love. Keeping things low key means you’re more likely to achieve an atmosphere and ambience that truly reflects your personalities without feeling overwhelmed. Small attention to detail won’t go unnoticed so your creativity will know no bounds and your guests will absolutely love the amount of thought you’ve put into making your wedding day one of a kind. © Resonates Media www.neilridley.com QUALITY TIME Jenny Armstrong from Enhance Events (https://enhance-events.com) says: If the idea of gathering your closest friends and family together to share your special day is just a little too overwhelming for you, going down the intimate wedding route may just be the right choice. Having a cosier celebration has many benefits and we’ve seen more of these enquiries coming through to us for 2024 and beyond. You’ll be able to spend more quality time with each of your guests, have more budget for entertainment, venue styling and also to create a really personalised experience for yourselves as well as your guests. We suggest choosing a venue that’s perfect for the size of your guest list; this could even be a restaurant that you both love. Any space can be transformed according to your vision. You could spend some time handwriting invites to really create that personal touch; you could even add personalised favours or gifts for each guest. The beauty of an intimate wedding, and one not to be forgotten, is that sometimes the best things really do come in small packages. 54
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